Exhibit 13.4 Use the Information Below for the Following Problem(S)

question 45

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 13.4
Use the Information Below for the Following Problem(S)
The Furniture Manufacturing Industry had free cash flow to equity (FCFE) of $63 for the most recent year ending reported yesterday. The industry is in the mature stage and anticipates a growth rate of 4% indefinitely. The required rate of return is 11% for this industry.
-Refer to Exhibit 13.4.Suppose unexpected inflation suddenly increases by 2 percent and there are no other changes in expectations.What will be the new intrinsic value of the Furniture Manufacturing Industry today?

• A) $700
• B) $728
• C) $989
• D) $1,260
• E) $1,310

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Definitions:

Amortization

The gradual reduction of a debt or the spreading out of capital expenses for intangible assets over a specific period of time.

Bond Payable

A bond payable is a long-term liability where a borrower agrees to pay back a fixed amount of funds at a future date, along with periodic interest payments.

Interest Expense

The cost incurred by an entity for borrowed funds, represented as interest payments on debts such as loans, bonds, or lines of credit.

Discount

The excess of the face amount of bonds over their issue price or the excess of the par value of stock over its issue price.